Friday, May 5th, 2023
2023 Derby – Japanese Invasion?
Japanese Invasion in Derby 149??
Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
Honor A.P. Looks to Play Derby Spoiler
Welcome to Ponycapper’s analysis of the 2020 Derby !!! The 2020 Derby trail has been turned upside down due to the scheduling changes….but has had predictable results in the preps, led by Tiz the Law emerging as the clear and overwhelming favorite. Will chaos reign supreme in this years Derby? Or, Will the biggest Derby […]
Sunday, May 12th, 2019
Derby Debacle — Fans, Maximum Security Backers, Fall Prey to Horse Racing’s Version of NFL’s Tuck Rule
Posted by Bob White www.ponycapper.com For comments and feedback on this, please contact me at bwhite278@comcast.net On many occasions over the past two decades, the National Football League has found itself embroiled in controversies when obscure, absurd and non-sensical rules were applied during high stakes playoff games. The most notable controversy, of course, occurred when […]
Sunday, May 12th, 2019
Ponycapper Posts “Inquiry” into National Media’s Shoddy Coverage of Historic Derby Disqualification
We are one week removed from the Derby disqualification and I am shocked and appalled by the national media’s coverage to date. In summary, the coverage has been geared towards spreading mis-information and falsehoods, and fanning the flames of controversy, rather than dedication to hard facts and focusing needed attention on the outdated rules of […]
Friday, May 4th, 2018
2018 Derby Analysis & Picks
Welcome to the 2018 Derby rundown. Here, Whitey breaks down this year’s Derby with analysis, commentary and picks. Post time for the race is around 6:50 pm. The weather for this year’s running looks okay, but there is a chance a system may not clear out in time for the race, so spotty showers could […]
Friday, May 6th, 2016
Ponycapper 2016 Derby Rundown
Rundown: Race Overview Favorite Breakdown Win Contenders Spoilers-Longshots Exotic Inclusions Pilot to Bombardier Likely Scenarios Betting Strategy Pick Summary Race Overview This year’s run for the roses looks like a bettors dream with a plethora of dead money in the pools on hopeless longshots and a favorite with questionable distance pedigree. There is not much […]
Monday, April 19th, 2010
2010 Derby – Grading the Preps
Welcome to the first of many 2010 Triple Crown posts… With the prep races concluding last weekend, it’s time to assess the quality of these races and highlight potential horses for the upcoming derby. Often these races can provide valuable clues as to which horses are rounding into top form for the derby, and which […]
